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Study suggests nano titanium dioxide in cosmetics is of low concern

21-Feb-2012 - A study conducted by a global team of researchers into the use of titanium dioxide in a variety of consumer products suggests that it is foods and not cosmetics that are the main focus for concern.

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Cosmetics Europe to prepare safety dossiers on four cosmetic ingredients

21-Feb-2012 - Cosmetics Europe has created technical ingredient consortia on four cosmetic ingredients with the aim of submitting safety dossiers related to the use of these ingredients in cosmetic products in order to ensure their continued use under the EU cosmetics legislation.

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ECHA launches the Classification and Labelling Inventory of chemicals on the EU market

16-Feb-2012 - The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has launched the Public Classification and Labelling (C&L) Inventory with the information coming from REACH registrations and CLP notifications so far received by the Agency.

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Cosmetic regulator authorizes JRC/ PCPC report on nanomaterials

13-Feb-2012 - The International Cooperation on Cosmetics Regulators' (ICCR) has directed the European Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC) and the US Personal Care Products Council in publishing a report on nanomaterials characterization methods.

FDA to continue evaluation of lead levels in lipsticks as pressure over safety concerns mounts

13-Feb-2012 - The US Food and Drug Administration will continue to evaluate the levels of lead found in lipsticks to ensure it protects the health of consumers.

Schwarzkopf advert for sensitive hair dye deemed misleading

08-Feb-2012 - Henkel-owned brand Schwarzkopf has been told by the UK Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) that its advert for sensitive hair dye is misleading, following a complaint from L’Oreal.

ASA rejects complaints for L’Oreal’s Re-Perfect anti-aging ad

02-Feb-2012 - Complaints against a UK press ad featuring a glamorous image of actress Jane Fonda for L’Oreal’s Re-Perfect Pro-Calcium anti-ageing cream have been rejected by the Advertising Standards Authority.

Another L'Oreal ad banned over photoshop allegations

01-Feb-2012 - Cosmetics giant L'Oreal has been landed in hot water once again over claims that digitally retouched images in its advertising misrepresent the results that can be achieved with its L'Oreal Paris anti wrinkle cream.

NZ study finds detectable levels of heavy metals in ‘low cost’ lipsticks

27-Jan-2012 - New Zealand’s Ministry of Health have found detectable levels of leachable cadmium, chromium and lead in lipsticks sold at discount stores in a study that also revealed low cost hair dyes potentially breaching amended regulation.

Hair care silicon compound PDMS poses no environmental or health risk says ECETOC

26-Jan-2012 - In its latest report, the European Centre for Ecotoxicology and Toxicology of Chemicals (ECETOC) has found that polydimethylsiloxanes used in hair products pose no environmental or human health risk.

Research links ‘contact dermatitis’ to cosmetic ingredients

26-Jan-2012 - Spanish scientists at Valencia’s University Hospital have uncovered a link between contact dermatitis and cosmetics. Allergens found to be most responsible were methylisothiazolinone (19 per cent), paraphenylenediamine (15.2 per cent), and fragrance mixtures (7.8 per cent).

HSI calls on EU to spend Horizon 2020 budget to improve research and testing

24-Jan-2012 - Humane Society International/Europe (HSI) is urging the European Union to lead the world in research and testing as it kicks off discussions on how to spend its €80bn Horizon 2020 research funding budget; a decision which could have a big effect on the cosmetics sales ban deadline in 2013.

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EC sets up new Cosmetic Products Notification Portal to better serve industry

23-Jan-2012 - The European Commission launched a new web portal for cosmetic products - the Cosmetic Products Notification Portal (CPNP) – aimed at being a one stop shop for the industry to submit information about the products placed on the EU market.

IIVS expands Program in support of animal testing alternatives in cosmetics

20-Jan-2012 - The Institute for In Vitro Sciences (IIVS) will expand its international outreach program having recognised the need to drive regulatory change in those countries that still require animal testing for cosmetic and personal care products.

Researchers work to regulate inhalation risk from cosmetic spray

19-Jan-2012 - A group of German scientists from industry institutions like Procter and Gamble and L‘Oreal have published a review paper on how to assess possible inhalation risk from cosmetic spray products.

Rodial rapped again by ASA for misleading skin care ad

12-Jan-2012 - The Advertising Standards Authority has reprimanded skin care company Rodial for the fifth time in the last year over misleading ads for various products within their skin care range.

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Guidelines for the use of three cosmetic ingredients given by China SFDA

11-Jan-2012 - As it strives to improve the safety of cosmetic products and attempt to standardize technical requirements for ingredients, China State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) has released guidance on safe use conditions and testing methods of ethanol , talc and glycerin.

EC imposes stronger warning on hair dye products

11-Jan-2012 - On the back of recent allergic reactions some consumers have had to hair dye, the European Commission has imposed stronger additional warnings to inform consumers of the possible adverse effects of hair colouring.

Animal testing alternative developed to test toxicity

10-Jan-2012 - Biotechnology company Novaleads has produced Evatox, a test that assesses the toxicity of substances in cosmetics without the use of animals.

EU Commission proposes exemption to animal testing ban

06-Jan-2012 - The European Coalition to End Animal Experiments (ECEAE) has issued a statement suggesting that the European Commission is likely to propose an exemption to the animal testing ban for products that contain "significant added value".

P&G vows to never show misleading mascara ad again following Photoshop allegations

19-Dec-2011 - Procter and Gamble has vowed not to print adverts for its CoverGirl Nature Luxe Mousse Mascara again after a US advertising watchdog stated it had misleadingly used Photoshop to alter images.

The gloves are off: GSK complaints lead to UK ad ban for Colgate

14-Dec-2011 - A selection of TV, print and online adverts for Colgate Palmolive’s Sensitive Pro-Relief toothpastes have been banned in the UK following complaints, notably from rival oral care firm GlaxoSmithKline.

Chanel wins US court case to de-list counterfeit sites

01-Dec-2011 - In the ongoing battle against the sale of counterfeit goods online, one US judge has made the remarkable decision to rule in favor of fashion house Chanel and ordered Google, Bing, Facebook, Twitter and others to delist domain names relating to sites selling fake goods.

New Zealand looks to follow EU as EPA looks to amend standards

01-Dec-2011 - The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) in New Zealand has called for submissions on a suite of proposed amendments to the Cosmetic Products Group Standard, following changes made to European Union legislation.

MHRA say tanning nasal spray is ‘potentially dangerous’

30-Nov-2011 - Ubertan, a tanning nasal spray that has failed to undergo any clinical tests is potentially dangerous, according to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).

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